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NCC1956 Supply of Ambient, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Foods to the Community Hubs

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Jun 2026 at 10:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process orchestrated by Northumberland County Council involves a contract titled "NCC1956 Supply of Ambient, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Foods to the Community Hubs." This tender falls within the industry category of Miscellaneous food products and is situated in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is selective through a call-off from a framework agreement, indicative of a well-planned procurement strategy. Recently awarded on 8th June 2026, the contract period spans from 8th June 2026 to 7th June 2027. The procurement stage has progressed to the Award, with BFS Group Limited (T/A Bidfood) confirmed as the supplier, marking the completion of this tender.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses within the food supply sector, especially those specialising in diverse food product delivery. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find significant growth potential here, given the nature and scale of the procurement. Companies capable of reliably supplying a range of food products—from ambient to frozen—will be well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities, thereby fostering robust business expansion within public sector supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCC1956 Supply of Ambient, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Foods to the Community Hubs

Notice Description

Supply of Ambient, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Foods to the Northumberland County Council Community Hubs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c243e74-1204-4e0b-96d4-550024766147
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f96b634-9a6e-40fc-9c05-ae7d0223540b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BFS GROUP LIMITED (T/A BIDFOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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